The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) has launched a major new framework agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management, and Salary Sacrifice Car Schemes, with an estimated value of £6 billion (including VAT) over four years and two months. This multi-lot framework covers the full range of public sector vehicle and fleet requirements – from standard cars and light vans through to specialist and municipal vehicles above 7.5 tonnes, plus salary sacrifice car schemes. For fleet management companies, vehicle leasing providers, salary sacrifice scheme operators, and specialist vehicle suppliers, this is one of the most significant public sector fleet opportunities available.
If you are considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe today for a rapid eligibility review and strategic advice.
Framework Structure: Five Lots
The framework spans five lots designed to cover every segment of the public sector vehicle and fleet market. The GCA has structured it to allow suppliers to focus on their core strengths rather than being required to cover the full vehicle spectrum:
- Light vehicles (cars and vans up to 4.25 tonnes)
- Specialist vehicles (under 7.5 tonnes)
- Specialist and municipal vehicles (over 7.5 tonnes)
- Fleet management services
- Salary sacrifice car schemes
Buyers accessing the framework will include central and local government, NHS, emergency services, and other public contracting bodies – giving appointed suppliers efficient, compliant access to high-value, recurring fleet requirements. For further context on how CCS and GCA frameworks operate and how to win a place on them, our guide to CCS and GCA frameworks is worth reading before you commit resources to a bid.
Bidding Considerations
- Target the right lots: Focus your bid on the lots that reflect your operational strengths – whether that's standard fleet leasing, specialist municipal vehicles, or salary sacrifice scheme administration. Spreading across too many lots without evidence to support each risks weakening your overall submission.
- Demonstrate public sector readiness: Buyers will expect robust compliance, fleet management systems appropriate for major government contracts, and experience of managing complex, multi-authority supply arrangements.
- Prepare evidence of scalability: Framework awards will favour suppliers who can deliver consistently across diverse public sector bodies as call-off volumes fluctuate.
- Address the net zero agenda: In a period of active fleet electrification across the public sector, demonstrating experience with EVs, charging infrastructure, and transition planning will be a genuine differentiator.
Quick Facts
- Framework value: £6,000,000,000 (including VAT)
- Buyer: Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
- Framework length: 4 years, 2 months
- Lots: 5 (light vehicles, specialist vehicles, municipal/HGV, fleet management, salary sacrifice)
- View the official notice here
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: 12 June 2026
This is an unmissable opportunity for vehicle leasing, fleet management, and salary sacrifice scheme providers targeting the public sector. Get in touch with Thornton & Lowe; our team can assess your eligibility, help you determine the right lot strategy, and guide you through every stage of the process.
